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		<title>Clarisonic now available in the UK</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Digital Davo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Daily Mail has published an article reviewing the Clarisonic in their Femail Beauty section. This article is no doubt motivated by the Clarisonic recently being launched in the UK (available exclusively via Space NK).
The `oversized electric toothbrush’ is promoted as the path to expertly cleansed skin; not via wipes, creams and scrubs it seems.
Interestingly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 5px 10px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="article-1216509-0692B413000005DC-954_634x415" border="0" alt="article-1216509-0692B413000005DC-954_634x415" align="left" src="http://rosacea-support.org/images/ThesonicinClarisoniciswellmarketing_D6E3/article12165090692B413000005DC954_634x415.jpg" width="244" height="161" />The Daily Mail has published an article reviewing the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027A8Q2U?tag=rosaceasuppor-20&amp;camp=14573&amp;creative=327641&amp;linkCode=as1&amp;creativeASIN=B0027A8Q2U&amp;adid=138ZMCG9VQDH51E9BT6C&amp;">Clarisonic</a> in their <em>Femail Beauty</em> section. This article is no doubt motivated by the Clarisonic recently being launched in the UK (available exclusively via Space NK).</p>
<p>The `oversized electric toothbrush’ is promoted as the path to expertly cleansed skin; not via wipes, creams and scrubs it seems.</p>
<p>Interestingly the Clarisonic has for a long time been promoted as a part of a cleansing regime for rosacea sufferers. Knowing just how sensitive the skin of rosacea sufferers can be, it was a brave marketing move for Clarisonic. So far it seems to have paid off, rosacea sufferers are <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/clarisonic-user-reviews.html">mostly positive in their reviews</a>. Even the price tag doesn’t seem to dull rosacea sufferers enthusiasm for this ultimate cleansing gadget.</p>
<p>From the Daily Mail article:</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1216509/Get-supersonic-skin-From-makers-popular-toothbrush-face-cleaner-claim-just-good.html">Get supersonic skin: From the makers of the most popular toothbrush, a face cleaner they claim is just as good</a>       </p>
<p>It is claimed that the Clarisonic Skin Care System can remove make-up six times more effectively than a manual cleanser, and is twice as effective when it comes to getting rid of grease, dirt and other assorted gunk that collects in our pores and on our skin.&#160; </p>
<p>The toothbrush analogy is no coincidence. The product was developed by the team behind the Sonicare electric toothbrush, which as well as brushing teeth claims to be able to remove more plaque because of its &#8216;patented sonic technology&#8217;.      </p>
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<p>The article addresses my first question when I heard about the Clarisonic – exactly what is sonic about this product – does it use sound waves to cleanse the skin ?</p>
<blockquote><p>Usually when scientists use the term sonic, they&#8217;re talking about soundwaves or things moving at the speed of sound. Here, according to David Hughes, Clarisonic&#8217;s director of international operations, it refers to the very fast oscillating movement of the bristles.</p>
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<p>So there we have it, as suspected, the `sonic’ in Clarisonic, is mostly marketing speak. </p>
<p>The Clarisonic is being promoted as a way to make existing skincare regimes more effective. The idea being that properly cleaned skin is more receptive to moisturizers and indeed all skincare products. Whether you will get value from investing £150 in this product, only time can tell.</p>
<p>Overall, rosacea sufferers are impressed with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027A8Q2U?tag=rosaceasuppor-20&amp;camp=14573&amp;creative=327641&amp;linkCode=as1&amp;creativeASIN=B0027A8Q2U&amp;adid=138ZMCG9VQDH51E9BT6C&amp;">Clarisonic Skin Care System</a>. You can see user reviews from fellow rosacea sufferers here: <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/clarisonic-user-reviews.html">Clarisonic User Reviews</a></p>
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		<title>Epsom salts or Milk of Magnesia actually works ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Digital Davo</dc:creator>
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A few newspapers have picked up this Question &#38; Answer article where rosacea sufferers are encouraged to try Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) or Milk of Magnesia on their skin.
One can imagine that a bath with Epsom salts would be relaxing, but I’m not sure that it is a reliable rosacea treatment per se. One possible [...]]]></description>
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<p>A few newspapers have picked up this Question &amp; Answer article where rosacea sufferers are encouraged to try Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) or Milk of Magnesia on their skin.</p>
<p>One can imagine that a bath with Epsom salts would be relaxing, but I’m not sure that it is a reliable rosacea treatment per se. One possible reason for any benefits might be the presence of sulfur in the form of the sulfate.</p>
<p>Milk of magnesia is a mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide and has been known to be used topically for canker sores. Other `folk’ usage of topical milk of magnesia is for acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and oily skin.</p>
<p>Might there be something real in using these kind of easily available products topically ? That would be a great result for those looking for <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/top-5-ways-to-save-money-treating-rosacea.html">cheap treatments</a> !</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.buffalonews.com/185/story/768243.html">People’s Pharmacy</a></p>
<p>By Joe and Teresa Graedon</p>
<p>COLUMNISTS</p>
<p><strong><em>Q.</em> </strong>I read about using milk of magnesia for treating acne. My skin condition is called rosacea. It is a painfully embarrassing problem, and no one seems to know what causes it or how to cure it. (W.C. Fields was the most famous rosacea victim, and people sometimes assume a red nose is a result of drinking too much.)</p>
<p>The pharmaceutical products my dermatologist prescribed failed to clear up my red bumps. So I tried magnesium sulfate in the form of a warm compress soaked in an Epsom-salts solution. This worked beautifully, but nobody is making the rounds telling dermatologists about it.</p>
<p><strong><em>A.</em> </strong>Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) is an old-fashioned multipurpose remedy that is sold as a laxative and muscle soak. Why it might work for rosacea is a mystery, but some readers have gotten relief from their redness and breakouts with topical milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide).</p>
<p>Here is one testimonial: “I’m 52, and my acne (actually rosacea) is related to menopausal hormone changes. Since my mid-40s, I’ve tried many different prescription and OTC treatments. I like milk of magnesia the best, and it’s by far the least expensive. I put MoM on my face at bedtime, and by morning my skin looks better.”</p></blockquote>
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<p>From <em>LoisAnne</em> on Sun May 10, 2009, <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/#p10147">Anyone ever had this experience?</a> My derm&#8217;s wife has rosacea and he laughs and says that she claims milk of magnesia works best for her! I told him he should check out this forum and see what people are doing for rosacea. (and I am also going to try Milk of Magnesia) Oh&#8230;.on the face, not internally!</p>
<p>From <em>Strive</em>, 4th May 2008, <a href="http://rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosacea_Forum/showthread.php?t=15020">Milk of Magnesia</a> or magnesium hydroxide. Several years ago I read that this is a good mask for folks with acne, etc. I think the information might have been in the Paula Begoun book. Recently, I came across a bottle in my closet and have been experimenting with it overnight with some pretty good results. Maybe it&#8217;s just the absorption of oil that is helping, since I also have seb derm. Some people apparently keep it on briefly before washing it off. Has anyone else tried it?</p>
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		<title>acupuncture, yoga, hat and moisturiser says Daily Mail</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Digital Davo</dc:creator>
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We are seeing more and more newspaper health and beauty articles that relate to rosacea. Today the UK’s MailOnline has an intriguingly titled article &#8211; How waggling my feet has helped my red face. To save you the effort of reading all the way to the end, the feet waggling refers to an exercise [...]]]></description>
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<p>We are seeing more and more newspaper health and beauty articles that relate to rosacea. Today the UK’s MailOnline has an intriguingly titled article &#8211; <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1199484/How-waggling-feet-helped-red-face.html">How waggling my feet has helped my red face</a>. To save you the effort of reading all the way to the end, the feet waggling refers to an exercise the acupuncturist suggests “waggling them slowly up and down at the ankle for three minutes night and morning, to move the heat around my body.”</p>
<p>The article’s author Maggie Alderson lists a few treatments that she has settled on to get relief from her rosacea symptoms.</p>
<p>“The less I do to my face and the purer the gunk I don&#8217;t do it with, the better.”</p>
<p>“I left with a prescription for oral antibiotics, which he said were the only thing that would help.</p>
<p>As I&#8217;d rather have a sore, red face than take antibiotics on an open-ended schedule, I was no further ahead.”</p>
<p>It seems like Ms Alderson’s current regime can be summarise thus;</p>
<ul>
<li>I just use Liz Earle&#8217;s Superskin Moisturiser, which is the only one that seems to counteract the tissue paper dryness.     </li>
<li>Apart from this there are three things that seem to keep my pizza face &#8211; as we call it in the family &#8211; under relative control. The most radical is acupuncture. She has also prescribed foot exercises, waggling them slowly up and down at the ankle for three minutes night and morning, to move the heat around my body.     </li>
<li>Now I use an overpriced SPF15 tinted moisturiser under my foundation &#8211; and wear a hat. You feel like a plonker, but it&#8217;s not as embarrassing as having a face like a baboon&#8217;s bum.     </li>
<li>The final weapon in my rosacea armoury is yoga. It&#8217;s the one thing that makes me really relax and I find that between classes, it helps to keep life&#8217;s general anxiety level down.</li>
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		<title>NYTimes says no natural treatments for rosacea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Digital Davo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Times has an article today keenly titled Natural Remedies for Rosacea?. The question is one that many rosacea sufferer seek answered – are there any effective treatments for rosacea that don’t include the use of antibiotics or prescription potions and lotions ? The answer comes from one of the premier rosacea experts [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The New York Times has an article today keenly titled <a href="http://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/natural-remedies-for-rosacea/">Natural Remedies for Rosacea?</a>. The question is one that many rosacea sufferer seek answered – <em>are there any effective treatments for rosacea that don’t include the use of antibiotics or prescription potions and lotions</em> ? The answer comes from one of the premier rosacea experts – Dr. Frank C. Powell. Here is an extract where Dr. Powell comes closest to offering a direct answer.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://consults.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/natural-remedies-for-rosacea/">Natural Remedies for Rosacea?</a></p>
<p>The roles of complementary and alternative medications in the management of rosacea have yet to be established, so it’s hard to offer any “natural” remedies for the condition. Cucumber was mentioned as early as 1649 as a treatment for facial redness in a text on herbal remedies by Nicholas Culpepper, an English botanist and physician, but cucumber has not been studied scientifically. Some rosacea sufferers, especially those prone to frequent flushing, report benefit from relaxation and stress management techniques.</p>
<p>Self-care and dietary measures may also aid in the management of rosacea, but there are different forms of the disease, and each may require different treatments.</p>
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<p>It is great to see more and more articles on rosacea in a publication like the New York Times. It is also encouraging that they have access to the best minds in rosacea research and treatment. Having said that, it is a bit discouraging to find an unsatisfying answer to such an important question. Surely there are good natural rosacea treatments out there somewhere ?</p>
<p>We do know that in this year’s AAD meeting in SFO, one presenter <a href="http://www.imagedermatology.com/meet_main.htm">Dr. Downie</a> suggested that <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/aad-natural-ingredients-have-a-role-in-rosacea-therapy.html">natural ingredients do have a role in the treatment of rosacea</a>. Dr. Downie suggested <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/aveeno-ultra-calming-with-feverfew.html">feverfew</a>, <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/green-tea-extract-may-benefit-rosacea.html">green tea</a> and <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/licochalcone-licorice-extract-and-skin.html">licorice</a> as worth investigating.</p>
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		<title>Dermatology Times highlights Afrin and Sansrosa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 08:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Dermatology Times is running an article highlighting the novel and unlikely rosacea treatments based on a nasal decongestant and a glaucoma treatment. They of course are referring to Oxymetazoline and Brimonidine.
The article mentions the positive results from the “most recent research” on Brimonidine ;
In the most recent research, a double-blind study for Galderma, a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dermatology Times is running an article highlighting the novel and unlikely rosacea treatments based on a nasal decongestant and a glaucoma treatment. They of course are referring to Oxymetazoline and Brimonidine.</p>
<p>The article mentions the positive results from the “most recent research” on Brimonidine ;</p>
<blockquote><p>In the most recent research, a double-blind study for Galderma, a 1 g application of 0.18 percent COL-118 facial gel (1.8 mg brimonidine) was administered topically in the morning; a second, four hours later. The erythema began decreasing within an hour, and the results lasted most of the day.</p>
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<p>Almost suggesting that the real success of <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/articles/sansrosa">Sansrosa</a> is it’s placebo effect are the following comments ;</p>
<blockquote><p>Dr. Leyden describes the redness as significantly reduced when the brimonidine is applied, and he says that patients are thrilled with the results.</p>
<p>&quot;They&#8217;re ecstatic. They know the result isn&#8217;t permanent and will wear off in a matter of hours, but just the fact that redness can be controlled is more than what they have had,&quot; Dr. Leyden tells Dermatology Times.</p>
<p>While there is no medical reason for the preparation to have a lasting effect on a patient&#8217;s basic rosacea erythema, Dr. Leyden says some improvement can often be seen in that baseline redness.</p>
<p>&quot;It may be because stress is one of the contributing factors in rosacea. Once the patient knows there is a way to reduce the redness, they worry less about a flare-up, and the base redness decreases as a result,&quot; he says.</p>
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<p>Whilst is it fine to state that the method of operation is unknown, claiming a drug’s success is psychological is a little concerning. Whilst the placebo effect is well known and somewhat understood, it naturally doesn’t form any solid basis for a product’s success. One has to ask whether the product will be universally successful across the population if an important part of the treatment is the belief that it will work. Having said all this, it might just be a throw away line, as indeed double-blind placebo-controlled trials are designed to prove that the active agent is effective.</p>
<p>Moving on to discuss <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/sansrosas-sister-to-enter-redness-race.html">Oxymetazoline</a>, the article quotes Dr. Shanlen and covers information that is well known to readers of Rosacea News (<a href="http://rosacea-support.org/oxymetazoline-may-be-good-for-2-years.html">oxymetazoline may be good for 2 years</a>).</p>
<p>Dr. Baumann cautions about the topical use of Afrin;</p>
<blockquote><p>&quot;I would caution patients with rosacea not to go out and apply straight Afrin on their skin. Afrin contains several ingredients that can be irritating. But the ingredients used in Afrin do show signs of offering a breakthrough in rosacea treatment in the future,&quot; she says.</p>
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<p>We also know from the Feb. 2008 meeting of the AAD that oxymetazoline is effective for up to <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/oxymetazoline-good-for-6-hours-and-safe-for-3-months.html">6 hours after application</a>, and that no negative side effects have been seen after 3 months usage.</p>
<p>Dr. Shanlen holds a <a href="Patents abound for treating rosacea with alpha agonists">patent on the usage of oxymetazoline</a> to treat rosacea.</p>
<p>This DermatologyTimes article is in addition to some encouraging publicity at the recent AAD Meeting in SFO, which also highlighted <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/aad-oxymetazoline-dapsone-and-light-therapy.html">Oxymetazoline as a treatment for rosacea</a>.</p>
<h3>Related Articles</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/oxymetazoline-may-be-good-for-2-years.html">oxymetazoline may be good for 2 years</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/aad-oxymetazoline-dapsone-and-light-therapy.html">AAD: oxymetazoline, dapsone and light therapy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/sansrosas-sister-to-enter-redness-race.html">Sansrosa&#8217;s sister to enter redness race</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/sansrosa-has-neuro-protective-properties.html">Sansrosa has neuro protective properties</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/sansrosa-composition-revealed-in-patent-application.html">Sansrosa composition revealed in patent application</a></li>
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		<title>novel tetracycline from Warner Chilcott and Paratek</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 07:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some very preliminary internet crumbs about a new possible rosacea treatment under development. The treatment under development is listed as a “novel tetracycline”.
Warner Chilcott Limited calls itself a “specialty pharmaceutical company, that engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of branded prescription pharmaceutical products in women&#8217;s healthcare and dermatology segments primarily in the United [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some very preliminary internet crumbs about a new possible rosacea treatment under development. The treatment under development is listed as a “novel tetracycline”.</p>
<p>Warner Chilcott Limited calls itself a “specialty pharmaceutical company, that engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of branded prescription pharmaceutical products in women&#8217;s healthcare and dermatology segments primarily in the United States”.</p>
<p>In the <a href="http://ir.wcrx.com/common/download/download.cfm?companyid=WCRX&amp;fileid=194756&amp;filekey=981C6B52-CE51-4597-AB06-51F24DD950ED&amp;filename=FINAL%20ANNUAL%20REPORT%20(PDF).pdf">WCRX 2007 Annual Report</a> we find ;</p>
<blockquote><p><em>WC3035</em>. In July 2007, we entered into an agreement with Paratek under which we acquired certain rights to novel tetracyclines under development for the treatment of acne and rosacea. Currently, we are working with Paratek to select a lead compound for development.</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://ir.wcrx.com/secfiling.cfm?filingID=1193125-09-40135">2009 annual report</a> notes that a lead compound is currently in preclinical development.</p>
<p>Warner Chilcott own patents for and manufactures <a href="http://www.wcrx.com/products/doryx/">Doryx</a> delayed release tablets for 75mg, 100mg and 150mg. WCRX claim that “DORYX Delayed-Release Tablets contain unique enteric-coated pellets of doxycycline hyclate. DORYX is the only enteric-coated pelletized doxycycline.”</p>
<p>We’ve seen novel antibiotics under development for rosacea in recent years. Collagenex, now owned by Galderma, was developing a “tetracycline which has no antibacterial activities but is a pure play anti-inflammatory, and it&#8217;s being targeted for the treatment of acne.” The product was called <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/incyclinide-fails-for-rosacea-acne-still-possible.html">Incyclinide</a>. This formulation of tetracycline was shelved as a rosacea treatment when it was discovered that a 40mg dose causes photo-toxicity and also trial participants who were give the Incyclinide did not demonstrate a greater reduction in papules and pustules compared to patients on the placebo.</p>
<h3>Related Articles</h3>
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<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/incyclinide-fails-for-rosacea-acne-still-possible.html">incyclinide fails for rosacea, acne still possible</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/tetracyclines-their-non-antibiotic.html">Tetracyclines: their non-antibiotic properties</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/how-do-tetracyclines-help-rosacea.html">how do tetracyclines help rosacea ?</a></li>
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		<title>Glyco Mira developing anti-cathelicidin treatment ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 06:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Digital Davo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A brief paragraph in a recent article in The Salt Lake Tribune looks quite interesting. A company called Glyco Mira (seemingly a company without a web site) is developing a drug that “may be able to cure the underlying problem that causes rosacea”. A pretty tall prediction for sure. So what are they talking about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A brief paragraph in a recent article in The Salt Lake Tribune looks quite interesting. A company called Glyco Mira (seemingly a company without a web site) is developing a drug that “may be able to cure the underlying problem that causes rosacea”. A pretty tall prediction for sure. So what are they talking about ? Glyco Mira have licensed and anti-inflammatory drug from the University of Utah.</p>
<p>A clue is found near the end of the article where the basic cause of rosacea is revealed to be “an inflammatory peptide”. So from this we can deduce that Glyco Mira are developing something that reduces the level of <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-cathelicidin-and-its-role-in.html">cathelicidin</a>, the well publicised peptide linked to rosacea symptoms.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12265955">Utah&#8217;s innovative spirit on display in Salt Lake City</a></p>
<p>Business » Nine companies earn awards for new products., <a href="mailto:pbeebe@sltrib.com?subject=Salt Lake Tribune: Utah's innovative spirit on display in Salt Lake City">By Paul Beebe, The Salt Lake Tribune</a></p>
<p>Updated: 04/30/2009 09:12:44 PM MDT</p>
<p>Glyco Mira, a Salt Lake City-based drug development company, is working on an anti-inflammatory drug based on a technology it licensed from the University of Utah last year.</p>
<p>The company&#8217;s goal is to develop the drug to a point where it can be sold to another company, which would bring it to market. Profits would be used to fund research on other drugs, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Heath said.</p>
<p>The drug under development may be able to cure the underlying problem that causes rosacea, a skin disease showing increased redness or acne-like eruptions that affects mostly women.</p>
<p>&#8220;We chose rosacea because it&#8217;s a common ailment that&#8217;s poorly treated with antibiotics and steroid creams,&#8221; Heath said. &#8220;This product has the potential to treat the basic cause &#8212; an inflammatory peptide.&#8221;</p>
<p>Peptides consist of at least two amino acids. In normal quantities, the peptide in question helps prevent skin infections. Too much of it causes rosacea, Heath said.</p></blockquote>
<p>We know that Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the active form of Vitamin D is a regulator of cathelicidin. A <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/cathelicidins-regulated-by-vitamin-d3.html">previous Rosacea News article</a> suggested that “another recent abstract is also promoting the synergy of <a href="http://www.rosacea-research.org/wiki/index.php/Vitamin_D3">Vitamin D3</a> and cathelicidins in opening doors for future research and discovery ;<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18337709?dopt=AbstractPlus">Vitamin D regulation of cathelicidin in the skin: toward a renaissance of vitamin D in dermatology?</a>” and further “Recent work identified <a href="http://www.rosacea-research.org/wiki/index.php/Vitamin_D3">Vitamin D3</a> as a major factor involved in the regulation of cathelicidin. Therapies targeting control of cathelicidin and other AMPs might provide new approaches in the management of infectious and inflammatory skin diseases.”</p>
<p>For more information on Vitamin D3, see the excellent <a href="http://www.rosacea-research.org/wiki/index.php/Vitamin_D3">supplement resources page: Vitamin D3</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Update:</strong> I have been contacted by someone from Glyco Mira who said that they are indeed &#8220;developing a line of modified polysaccharides (SAGEs) and are presently testing in rosacea models that will be 1st in class logic based therapy for rosacea.&#8221; They also indicated that they are targetting mid 2010 for an Investigational New Drug filing and human trials.</p>
<p>If anyone knows anything more about either Glyco Mira or the drug being licensed please post in the comments below.</p>
<h3>Related Articles</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/cathelicidins-make-the-news.html">Cathelicidins make the news</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-cathelicidin-and-its-role-in.html">Focus on cathelicidin and its role in rosacea</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/cathelicidins-regulated-by-vitamin-d3.html">cathelicidins regulated by Vitamin D3</a></li>
<li>RSRP: <a href="http://www.rosacea-research.org/wiki/index.php/Vitamin_D3">Vitamin D3</a></li>
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		<title>Pyratine XR launches, user reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Digital Davo</dc:creator>
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Showing just how important the internet is becoming for marketing new cosmetics, Pyratine XR has recently launched with a lot of press activity. As well as Senetek’s press releases on the internet I was also contacted by 2 PR representatives trying to get me to cover the release of this `new’ product. Pyratine XR [...]]]></description>
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<p>Showing just how important the internet is becoming for marketing new cosmetics, Pyratine XR has recently launched with a lot of press activity. As well as Senetek’s press releases on the internet I was also contacted by 2 PR representatives trying to get me to cover the release of this `new’ product. Pyratine XR was launched at the South Beach Dermatology Symposium in Miami on Feb 14 and also on March 6 at the <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/67th-aad-meeting-sfo-rosacea-highlights.html">AAD Annual Meeting in San Francisco</a>.</p>
<p>The press release activity is based on an as-yet unpublished study of 18 mild to moderate rosacea over a period of 48 weeks.</p>
<p>So what is the difference between Kinerase, Pyratine-6 and Pyratine XR ? Well firstly they are all expensive over the counter cosmetics. The active ingredient in these products is furfuryl tetrahydropyranyladenine. As cosmetic products none of these can make claims to treat any particular disease.</p>
<h3>Kinerase</h3>
<p>Kinerase Cream contains 0.1% N6-furfuryladenine.</p>
<p>The ingredients of Kinerase are listed as: purified water, glyceryl stearate and laureth-23, isopropyl palmitate, propylene glycol, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, soya sterol, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone, imidazolidinyl urea, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, methylparaben, soluble collagen, carbomer, N6-furfuryladenine, panthenol, propylparaben, triethanolamine, ascorbic acid, hydrolyzed elastin, and aloe barbadensis leaf juice.</p>
<h3>Pyratine-6</h3>
<p>Pyratine 6 contains 0.1% N6-furfuryladenine and is marketed as an anti-aging product and as Senetek’s `second-generation patented cytokinin’</p>
<h3>Pyratine XR</h3>
<p>Pyratine XR contains 0.125% N6-furfuryladenine and is marketed as a rosacea product once Senetek increased the amount of the active ingredient and initiated the unpublished study mentioned in this article. It looks to me that the Red R in the labelling is also trying to suggest that this product is for rosacea sufferers.</p>
<h3>Product Feedback</h3>
<p>There is some strong skepticism about Pyratine XR over at the <a href="http://www.rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosacea_Forum/showpost.php?p=208546&amp;postcount=19">Rosacea Forum</a></p>
<blockquote><p>I agree with Melissa:</p>
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<li>The stuff is ridiculously expensive </li>
<li>It went &quot;cosmetic&quot; as to avoid having to conduct rigorous testing </li>
<li>It&#8217;s claims are yet to be approved by the FDA as far as I could find </li>
<li>There are no 3rd party tests of this product, only in house research done by the company </li>
<li>In the tests that were done the claim was that it was tested on people with mild to moderate rosacea, but the test data itself remains largely unpublished.        <br />Further: <a href="http://www.dermatology.uci.edu/IID%20Senetek%20Poster%20final.pdf">http://www.dermatology.uci.edu/IID%2&#8230;er%20final.pdf</a>         <br />Are you kidding me? If the two test subjects pictured are the best examples to sell this product then it appears to only work well for those with really, really, really mild Rosacea. </li>
<li>I haven&#8217;t heard one good thing about Pyratine 6 from a real Rosacea sufferer, it is hard to imagine why this is going to be that much better </li>
<li>Spamming Rosacea web boards for business suggests a $ grab </li>
<li>I don&#8217;t know why this plant derivative substance is significantly different from others that have been around for some time that claim to also be anti-inflammatory and effective on ROS.        <br />Bottom line, there is no real reason to believe this product will work imo, but the jury is out. Once is comes out, if some reliable people post good results it might be worth a try. I would prefer seeing a large scale 3rd party double blind study on it. </li>
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<p>Pyratine XR was due to be launched at the SF AAD Meeting. An <a href="http://www.rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosacea_Forum/showpost.php?p=208807&amp;postcount=32">interesting post from badhairday</a> gives some insight into what this launch actually meant ;</p>
<blockquote><p>Hi all,      </p>
<p>Thought this would be helpful info re: Pyratine XR. I realize I don&#8217;t regularly post but I thought this was important. My sister in-law is a Derm. She attended the National Dermatology Conference in San Francisco this past weekend. I asked her to find this product and try to get me the inside scoop &#8211; like all of us I am cautiously hopeful of anything new but also skeptical. Here&#8217;s what she found.       </p>
<p>The Pyratine XR booth &#8211; was a VERY hard to find tiny booth. There were two women representing the product (she said the ladies seemed a little sketchy &#8211; not necessarily important info but I trust my sisters judgement ). Just a few before and after pictures of people who had trialed it for 48 weeks &#8211; but NO real data on how the product works and the women wouldn&#8217;t get into any detail. They would only conditionally commit to give her 6 free samples (enough for the 48 months per patient) BUT the Dr. had to commit to recording results of their patients (data and pictures) through the period of the trial and report back to the company. If the Dr. didn&#8217;t want to commit to the following though on data gathering they would need to pay $400 + per patient (for an 48 month trial). This product will be sold over the counter only in physician offices (no pharmacies). My sister-in-law was concerned that this company was trying to solicit Doctors to do the research for them for free rather than setting up an actual study where patients are paid. Further she was sceptical that they wouldn&#8217;t give any free samples (it is $150 per tube!)      </p>
<p>She reported that b/c it&#8217;s over the counter it doesn&#8217;t have to go though any &quot;real&quot; testing (a lot easier to get approved). Just need to prove that it doesn&#8217;t harm anyone. It seems to be a glorified anti aging product with natural plant exact ingredients which probably will be ok for many of us to use as most of the ingredients looked fairly benign. But it&#8217;s hard to say if it will have any effect on rosacea at this point. Her recommendation was to wait a year and not spend the money as it didn&#8217;t look promising enough and it didn&#8217;t have enough to back it up that would make it a worth while product at this point. Sorry to burst any bubbles &#8211; and again what doesn&#8217;t work for one may work for another and obviously a few people on this sight have had some luck. The product representation just seemed a little sketchy for me.      </p>
<p>Good luck all &#8211; hope this helps a few of us to save a few bucks and&#8230; Jen</p>
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<p>Paula Begoun has this to say about <a href="http://www.cosmeticcop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&amp;REFER=SKIN&amp;ID=67">Kinetin</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>Kinetin is a plant-growth hormone, and its technical name is N6-furfuryladenine. What makes kinetin interesting are the in vitro and animal studies demonstrating its effect as a growth factor.</p>
<p>…</p>
<p>I suspect that when it’s applied topically, kinetin isn’t of much use to the skin cell, and even if it could be utilized, there probably isn’t enough kinetin in any product to have a negative or positive impact but that is only a guess, no one knows for sure (Source: Dermatologic Clinics, October 2000, pages 609-615).</p>
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<h3>User Reviews &amp; Feedback</h3>
<p>As Pyratine XR has only recently launched there aren’t many testimonials available yet. Here are some thoughts from users of the related product Pyratine 6.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosacea_Forum/showpost.php?p=208623&amp;postcount=26">DukeCity</a>; I still am using the creme and think it&#8217;s the best moisturizer I&#8217;ve ever had, as far as toning down redness it&#8217;s so subjective, as I&#8217;ve had multiple IPL/Laser TX and am taking Oracea daily. But it is the only topical I&#8217;ve been using since last Feb./March. I will definitly be buying the Pyratine/RX as soon as it comes to public sale&#8230;</p>
<p>From <a href="http://rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosacea_Forum/showpost.php?p=208568&amp;postcount=24">dallascowgirl</a>; On March 14, 2009, I will have completed a year using Pyratine- 6 lotion. (I tried the cream but it made my skin break out.) I still like it as much as ever&#8211; the first moisterizer I&#8217;ve ever been able to use. In this year, I have only used two 2.5 oz. tubes. I use a pea size glop twice a day while my face is slightly damp. I have had acne rosacea since I was 13 years old. Today, I have no breakout and my face skin is smooth, a little pink on my chin. Though it is expensive, I think I&#8217;ve actually saved money this year from not running out and buying the newest cream every month. Will I try the the new one? I really haven&#8217;t decided yet.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosacea_Forum/showpost.php?p=209281&amp;postcount=37">sophie</a>; I started using Pyratine last sept or oct, and loved my skin more after only a week or two. There has been a SMALL reduction in P&amp;Ps [I still have them]. Likewise a SMALL reduction in redness [I'm still red]. The BIG difference was in the overall smoothness of my skin. Its still rougher than your average persons, but I&#8217;m quite sure that its the smoothest its been since pre-puberty [I'm now 33]. Funnily enough, I wonder whether my spider veins are now more defined now cause my skin is clearer. The other downside is that prolonged use hasn&#8217;t made my skin any better i.e. the almost immediate improvement has remained but not increased.</p>
<h3>Over to You</h3>
<p>So now that you have read all this background information, do you plan on trying Pyratine XR ?</p>
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<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/pyratine-6-vs-kinetin-reduces-redness.html">Pyratine 6 (vs. Kinetin) reduces redness and acne lesions</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/kinetin-moisturizer-kinerase-well.html">kinetin moisturizer (kinerase) well tolerated and shows modest relief</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/pyratine-6-now-available-from-physicians.html">Pyratine-6 Now Available from physicians</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://rosacea-support.org/topical-kinetin-kinerase-moisturizer-for-anti-aging.html">topical kinetin (kinerase) moisturizer for anti-aging</a> </li>
<li>Discuss it in the forums at <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&amp;t=321&amp;start=15&amp;st=0&amp;sk=t&amp;sd=a">Pyratine-6 Avail Feb 9th &#8211; Claims 60% Redness Reduction</a> </li>
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		<title>Video Tips from Rosacea Rescue Squad</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
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The Galderma rosacea promotional site Best Face Forward has a new section titled Rosacea Rescue Squad. The site features some video tips from Dr. Hilary Baldwin and Charla Krupp. Dr. Baldwin, who is a dermatologist from New York tells us in the video that she has been treating rosacea patients for 20 years. Krupp [...]]]></description>
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<p>The Galderma rosacea promotional site <a href="http://bestfaceforward.com/">Best Face Forward</a> has a new section titled <a href="http://rosaceareliefsquad.bestfaceforward.com/Default.aspx">Rosacea Rescue Squad</a>. The site features some video tips from Dr. Hilary Baldwin and Charla Krupp. Dr. Baldwin, who is a dermatologist from New York tells us in the video that she has been treating rosacea patients for 20 years. Krupp is introduced as a style and beauty expert, author of How Not to Look Old.</p>
<p>The video tips are very simple and probably only interesting if you have just been diagnosed with rosacea. I was left wondering why we couldn’t hear more from Dr. Baldwin’s 20 years of experience in treating rosacea though. Of course the reason is that this site is a promotion for Galderma. Now that Galderma owns <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get.html">Oracea</a> it makes sense that they try to promote them together as something to ask your doctor to prescribe you. Further it would make sense for Galderma to cross promote the <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/cetaphil-moisturizing-cream-helps.html">Cetaphil</a> range of products as well.</p>
<p>The site has been created in conjunction with the NRS:</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146986.php">New Survey Shows Impact Of Rosacea Leaves Sufferers More Than Just &#8216;Red Faced&#8217;</a></p>
<p>In response to these survey results, the NRS, in partnership with Galderma, has teamed up with beauty expert and <i>The New York Times</i> bestselling author of &quot;How Not To Look Old&quot; Charla Krupp and leading dermatologist, Dr. Hilary Baldwin, to offer a new resource for rosacea sufferers called the <i>&quot;Rosacea Relief Squad,&quot;</i> which aims to empower people to recognize their rosacea &quot;triggers,&quot; establish a customized treatment plan with a dermatologist and find ways to better manage and cope with their condition.</p>
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<p>If you have just been diagnosed with rosacea, and perhaps never seen any information about <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get.html">Oracea</a> or <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-metronidazole.html">Metrogel</a> then you might find <a href="http://bestfaceforward.com/">Best Face Forward</a> worth a visit.</p>
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		<title>GlaxoSmithKline to buy Stiefel (Rosac/Rosasol)</title>
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Continuing recent consolidations in the pharmaceutical industry is the report that the giant GlaxoSmithKline (or GSK) are to purchase Stiefel. Stiefel is the manufacturer of Rosac Wash and Rosac cream with Sunscreens. Stiefel is also the makers of Rosasol – a formulation of metronidazole with SPF15 available in Canada.
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<p>Continuing recent consolidations in the pharmaceutical industry is the report that the giant GlaxoSmithKline (or GSK) are to purchase Stiefel. Stiefel is the manufacturer of <a href="http://www.stiefel.com/uploadedFiles/Home/Products/Product_Lookup_USA/RosacWashPI.pdf">Rosac Wash</a> and <a href="http://www.stiefel.com/uploadedFiles/Home/Products/Product_Lookup_USA/RosacWashPI.pdf">Rosac cream with Sunscreens</a>. Stiefel is also the makers of <a href="http://rosacea-support.org/rosasol-metronidazole-with-sunscreen.html">Rosasol</a> – a formulation of metronidazole with SPF15 available in Canada.</p>
<p>Stiefel is also a supporter of the National Rosacea Society, <a href="http://www.rosacea.org/press/archive/20040809.php">having offered unrestricted educational grants</a> in the past.</p>
<p>Rosac is a topical preparation that combines 2 sunscreens with sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur.</p>
<p>GSK is not known for its rosacea products, perhaps the closest they have ventured so far is <a href="http://www.spectroskincare.com/">Spectro Jel</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/health-care/wsj-glaxosmithkline-buy-stiefel-b/">WSJ: GlaxoSmithKline May Buy Stiefel for $3B</a></p>
<p>GlaxoSmithKline (<a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/">GSK</a>: 30.61, -0.25, -0.81%) is close to a deal to acquire Stiefel Laboratories for around $3 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>
<p>Major pharmaceutical industry players are rushing to merge to beat back growing competition from generic drug makers and replenish their product pipelines. So far this year a number of deals have been announced, such as Pfizer’s (<a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/">PFE</a>: 14.18, 0.29, 2.09%) pending buyout of Wyeth (<a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/">WYE</a>: 43.24, 0.37, 0.86%) and Merck’s (<a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/">MRK</a>: 25.7963, -0.0537, -0.21%) pending takeover of Schering-Plough (<a href="http://www.foxbusiness.com/">SGP</a>: 23.4, 0.13, 0.56%).</p>
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